Unbroken Smile
“They broke her teeth. Not her smile.”
This five-year case study follows Brittany Chrishawn’s relentless fight for justice after police officers shatter her teeth and attempt to frame her. Forced to become her own investigator to survive, she uncovers systemic corruption and the legal barriers that protect it.
Short Synopsis
In May 2020, filmmaker Brittany Chrishawn’s call for help turned into a nightmare when Jacksonville police violently assaulted her in her own driveway, leaving her with broken teeth and severe nerve damage. Arrested on fabricated charges, she faced two felony counts and up to 10 years in prison—until body camera footage she released went viral, exposing police misconduct and sparking public outrage.
Remarkably, just a year earlier, Brittany had produced an award-winning film about police brutality, leading many to believe she was targeted for her activism. Nearly two years later, she was found not guilty, while the officer who instigated the encounter was convicted of federal crimes and sentenced to 11 years in prison. Unbroken Smile chronicles Brittany’s resilience in the face of injustice and the urgent need for systemic reform.
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Director’s Statement
“Police brutality stories are often told by family members, friends, or witnesses, as highlighted victims are frequently unable to share their own experiences due to their untimely deaths. As a survivor of police brutality and protagonist of this documentary, I’m telling a story that is deeply personal, one that only I can fully express – a story that is too often told secondhand.
Revisiting the footage has been emotionally difficult, forcing me to confront trauma I once tried to suppress. But I know my voice matters. My perspective is not only valid, it’s necessary.
Unbroken Smile is more than a film; it’s a movement uniting countless others who have suffered injustice. Through this documentary, I hope to inspire courage, expose corruption, and ignite systemic change. Our voices matter, and our resilience is unbreakable.” – Brittany Chrishawn
Featured Voices
The film features powerful perspectives from:
 T.I.Rapper, activist, philanthropist, and founder of Us Or Else |  Jason FlomAdvocate, and board member of the Innocence Project |  Angie Nixon American Politician Florida House of Representatives |  Chuck CreekmurJournalist, CEO and Co-Founder of AllHipHop |
Press Coverage & Reach
Over 8 million documented viewers (and climbing)
This story reached millions with coverage by multiple major outlets and extensive social sharing. The incident “went viral” according to Black Enterprise and First Coast News, with the body-cam footage widely circulated across TV and digital platforms. Coverage includes News4Jax (WJXT), First Coast News (Tegna), Atlanta Black Star, and others.
Press coverage can be found here: https://brittanychrishawn.com/category/news/ & https://unbrokensmile.com/category/news/
Documented Online Reach:
Note: This reflects only verifiable screenshots and reposts. It does not include Brittany’s original Facebook account (which was deleted before analytics could be recovered), the extensive news/media coverage, or the many new influencer posts that continue to circulate as recently as 2025.
| 2M Source: Ben Crump’s Facebook post | 2M African Diaspora News (screenshot) |
| 1M Original Instagram post (screenshot) | 500K Source: First Coast News YouTube |
| 325K Source: News4JAX YouTube | 300K Source: Johnny 5 O YouTube |
| 225K Source: Worldstar.com | Several others ranging 50K–200K each Full proof available upon request. |
Images: Stills, BTS, Etc.
Download images here: https://unbrokensmile.com/images-posters/
Production Team Bios
BRITTANY CHRISHAWN – Director & Producer
Brittany Chrishawn Moore, a distinguished member of the IDA and BGDM, is an award-winning producer and visionary partner at Moore Flicks and ArtByTrade. Her films have screened internationally at prestigious platforms including the Oscar-qualifying Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival, the Cannes International Pan African Film Festival, and The Taste Awards. She has won multiple awards and secured distribution across major streaming platforms, while amplifying underrepresented voices and confronting urgent social justice issues.
AUSAR MOORE – Director & Producer
Ausar Moore is an accomplished writer, director, and storyteller. He refined his craft at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, where his creativity inspired him to write his first full-length fictional script, Illville. As co-founder of Moore Flicks and partner at ArtByTrade, he went on to direct the film, which has earned multiple festival awards and is now streaming worldwide on platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, and Apple TV.
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Production Details
| Running Time | Language | Production Company | Format | Location |
| 90 minutes | English | Moore Flicks | Documentary Feature | USA |